Kitchen Porter

Priory Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 7,000 - GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Greater London is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter to join their team. In this role, you'll support daily operations, assisting in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients. Essential skills include basic numeracy and a fundamental understanding of food hygiene principles. No experience is required as full training will be provided. The position offers flexible benefits and a supportive work culture, making it a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - extra day off

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full basic training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Store and account for catering stock and equipment.
• Deliver meals to various areas efficiently.
• Assist with basic food preparation under direction.
• Ensure cleaning complies with safety standards.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Understanding of food hygiene principles

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £7,227 / year

Description

Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a Kitchen Porter to join the team. This is a part time 11 hours role. Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.

It\'s one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer private autism assessments for adults.

Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.

What you\'ll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you\'re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.
• Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas (as appropriate) is completed in a timely and efficient manner and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you\'ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will have basic numeracy and literacy skills, along with an understanding of fundamental food hygiene principles. No previous experience is required, as full basic training will be provided to support the individual in the role. For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.